2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HX08 AUF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 59,755 miles resulted in a pass with only minor windscreen damage, the preceding years show a recurring trend of mechanical faults being addressed only after a failure. The overall trend is stable in terms of basic compliance, but the vehicle repeatedly fails on known issues like brakes and suspension components before they reach a critical failure point. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 59,755 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,320 miles per year. This low usage is evident in the narrow gaps between tests, such as the only 1,355 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. However, such low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and corrosion due to inactivity. The record confirms this, showing frequent brake pitting and binding calipers that often stem from long periods of standing rather than high-mile wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as the history shows a persistent issue with front brake discs being pitted and scored from 2019 through 2025. The tester also flagged a binding nearside caliper in 2021 and multiple failures for parking brake efficiency across 2017, 2021, and 2024. These indicators suggest the hydraulic system or mechanisms may be prone to seizing. Furthermore, the suspension requires attention; the front lower arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2018 and 2025, indicating that the rubber components are per with age despite the low mileage.